Vice President Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel is a pivotal role designed for a highly skilled legal professional with a keen understanding of corporate, securities, real estate, and litigation matters, including executive compensation, equity-based incentive programs, and public company governance obligations. The role requires the ability to navigate complex legal challenges, provide sound counsel on a broad range of issues, and uphold the highest standards of compliance and ethical integrity. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a robust track record in legal advisory, real estate transactions, commercial leasing, mergers and acquisitions, litigation management, securities compliance, executive compensation, and risk assessment, combined with a collaborative approach that supports the Company's mission and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal counsel and support related to the Company’s executive compensation programs, including Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), performance-based equity awards, and other incentive compensation arrangements.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and executive leadership to ensure the design, administration, and governance of equity and incentive compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and plan documents.
• Advise on securities law matters impacting equity compensation, including compliance with SEC reporting requirements, insider trading regulations, Section 16 obligations, Rule 10b5-1 plans, and stock ownership guidelines.
• Support the preparation, review, and filing of proxy statement disclosures, Forms 3, 4, and 5, and other executive compensation and governance-related disclosures.
• Provide legal guidance regarding compensation committee matters, including drafting materials, resolutions, and governance documents supporting executive compensation decisions.
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting executive compensation, equity awards, clawback requirements, pay-versus-performance disclosures, and other public company governance obligations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by assessing the impact on outstanding equity awards, retention programs, and executive compensation arrangements.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training related to insider trading, equity award administration, executive compensation governance, and related compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, stock exchange requirements, and corporate governance standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned employees both on site and remotely located, including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Education: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active membership in good standing with a state bar association.
• Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant litigation experience, ideally in a combination of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: The ability to influence with impact, manage complex, cross-border matters, and potentially supervise junior legal staff. 

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to all levels of management
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership skills with a willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters, and execute proactively
• Ability to effectively multi-task, stay highly organized, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage and motivate direct reports and outside counsel driving tangible results through people
• Must understand and embrace the company’s core values and corporate goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)

BFS BUILT TO LEAD COMPETENCIES

• Know the Business
  • Builds deep knowledge of BFS’s operating model and financial drivers, market position and the industry landscape to make informed decisions that create value.
• Focus on the Customer
  • Anticipates customer needs, applies insights to decision-making and drives customer-centric solutions that create business value.
• Plan for Tomorrow
  • Thinks strategically, anticipates future challenges and positions the business for long-term success.
• Earn Trust
  • Acts with humility, integrity and authenticity so others —inside and outside BFS — know they can count on you.
• Model Empathy
  • Listens actively, respects different perspectives and fosters a workplace where people feel valued and supported.
• Succeed Together
  • Builds and strengthens partnerships inside and outside BFS by collaborating, aligning efforts and driving shared success.
• Deliver Results
  • Consistently meet or exceed goals through effective execution and accountability.
• Continuously Improve & Innovate
  • Seek new ideas and approaches to enhance processes and outcomes.
• Embrace Change
  • Adapt quickly to evolving priorities and drive positive transformation.
• Invest in the Team
  • Support growth and development through coaching, feedback, and opportunities.
• Attract & Hire the Best
  • Identify and recruit top talent aligned with organizational values and goals.
• Adopt a Growth Mindset
  • Demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and openness to learning and improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel may be required.